(AP) Netflix tests new price tiers for video serviceBy The Associated PressNetflix is testing new price plans for streaming video as it tries to lure more viewers. Among the plans being tested are a $6.99-a-month plan that allows only one
(Reuters) – One-third of Americans reject the idea of evolution and Republicans have grown more skeptical about it, according to a poll released on Monday. Sixty percent of Americans say that “humans and other living things have evolved over time,”
(AP) French priest kidnapped in November freedBy ELAINE GANLEYAssociated PressPARISA French priest kidnapped in northern Cameroon in mid-November after ignoring warnings has been set free, President Francois Hollande’s office said Tuesday. Georges Vandenbeusch was kidnapped by heavily armed men on
(AP) Dad of Boston bomb suspect’s friend writes ObamaBOSTONThe father of a Chechen man shot to death by authorities in Florida while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation has written to President Barack Obama asking for help finding
(AP) Officials urging evacuation near ND derailmentBy DAVE KOLPACKAssociated PressCASSELTON, N.D.Authorities urged residents to evacuate a small North Dakota town Monday night after a mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed outside of town, shaking residents with a series of explosions
(AP) Michelle Obama adds to support for ABC’s RobertsLOS ANGELESMichelle Obama is leading an outpouring of support for Robin Roberts after the “Good Morning America” news anchor’s first public acknowledgement of her 10-year, same-sex relationship with massage therapist Amber Laign.
The long-running CW drama The Vampire Diaries will be adding a new character this season–the show’s first gay regular. According to E!, the new character Luke is “a new hottie is enrolling at Whitmore after winter break! And he’ll be
When Beyonce and Jay-Z buy a round of drinks they don’t care about the bar tab tally, apparently. The couple spent nearly $100,000 on drinks at an Atlanta club Friday night, showering their pals with plenty of libation. Jay Z
Beyonce says the use of audio related to a doomed U.S. Space Shuttle mission was meant to honor, not disrespect, those who died in the 1986 tragedy. The singer began catching heat in recent days as news spread that one
(AP) 2013: fewest police deaths by firearms since 1887WASHINGTONThe number of law-enforcement officers killed by firearms in 2013 fell to levels not seen since the days of the Wild West, according to a report released Monday. The annual report from
(AP) 5 NFL coaches already firedBy BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterIt didn’t take long. Barely 12 hours after the NFL season ended, five head coaches were unemployed. Fired on Monday were Washington’s Mike Shanahan, Detroit’s Jim Schwartz, Minnesota’s Leslie Frazier
(AP) Schumacher critical, outlook uncertain after fallBy SARAH DiLORENZO and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press Breitbart Sports Update: Schumacher’s doctor said the racing great is “fighting for his life.” GRENOBLE, FranceDoctors treating Michael Schumacher refused Monday to predict an outcome for
(AP) Ariz. woman accused of trying to poison childrenCASA GRANDE, Ariz.An Arizona woman is accused of trying to poison her four children with prescription narcotics drugs, including a teenage daughter who died. Police say she also lured her former husband
(AP) Feds announce test sites for drone aircraftBy MICHELLE RINDELSAssociated PressLAS VEGASThe Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the march of the unmanned aircraft into U.S.
(AP) Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire at year endBy STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated PressWASHINGTONIn an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55 popular tax breaks expire at the end of the year, creating uncertainty _ once again _
Entourage creator Doug Ellin is taking sides in the Duck Dynasty culture war via his Twitter account. Ellin mentioned the reality show’s controversy several times in recent days, most notably with a Tweet that mirrors the tolerance some on the
(AP) Fort Hood shooter’s jail requests: Bible, cheeseDALLASThe former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood made several requests of the Texas jail where he was held before he stood trial, including one for a copy of the
(AP) Documents highlight heroics, horror in NewtownBy The Associated PressConnecticut State Police released thousands of pages of documents from the investigation into last year’s massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The documents released Friday provide the most detailed
(AP) China says Abe not welcome after war shrine visitBy GILLIAN WONGAssociated PressBEIJINGChina’s Foreign Ministry on Monday accused Japan’s prime minister of hypocrisy and said he would not be welcome in China after he visited a shrine honoring Japan’s war
(AP) Greece: Shots outside home of German ambassadorBy DEREK GATOPOULOSAssociated PressATHENS, GreeceThe home of Germany’s ambassador to Greece was sprayed with gunfire from automatic weapons early Monday, in a suspected terrorist attack the government said was aimed at hurting the
(AP) Government, opposition groups clash in BangladeshBy JULHAS ALAMAssociated PressDHAKA, BangladeshRuling party supporters and their opponents threw stones at each other Monday on the second day of sporadic violence in the Bangladeshi capital, after heavy police presence foiled an opposition
(AP) Pot, guns and paparazzi: New laws run gamut in USBy The Associated PressThe new year is bringing a host of new laws taking effect in January or thereabouts. A look at some state and local laws that are making
(AP) Eagles beat Cowboys 24-22 to take NFC East titleBy SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasNick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles completed a worst-to-first turnaround under rookie coach Chip Kelly. The Dallas Cowboys are stuck in second place and going home
(AP) Cowboys lose 3rd straight playoff-or-bust finaleBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasWith or without Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys have been a bust in win-or-go-home regular season finales against NFC East opponents. For the third consecutive season, this time at
(AP) Chargers claim final AFC playoff spot with OT winBy BERNIE WILSONAP Sports WriterSAN DIEGONick Novak kicked a 36-yard field goal with 5:30 left in overtime and the San Diego Chargers, who trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter,
